Strategy has resumed its Bitcoin buying strategy after a brief pause, adding 535 BTC worth about $43 million to its holdings last week.
The company, led by Executive Chairman Michael Saylor, bought the Bitcoin between May 4 and May 10 at an average price of $80,340 per coin, according to a filing submitted Monday to the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
The latest purchase pushes Strategy’s total Bitcoin holdings to 818,869 BTC. The company said it has spent around $61.86 billion on its Bitcoin acquisitions at an average price of $75,540 per BTC, including fees and related costs. The move marks Strategy’s first Bitcoin purchase since April 27, when it acquired 3,273 BTC for $255 million.
Strategy has acquired 535 BTC for ~$43.0 million at ~$80,340 per bitcoin and has achieved BTC Yield of 9.4% YTD 2026. As of 5/10/2026, we hodl 818,869 $BTC acquired for ~$61.86 billion at ~$75,540 per bitcoin. $MSTR $STRC https://t.co/qScHXi2BBJ
— Michael Saylor (@saylor) May 11, 2026
Why did Strategy continue BTC accumulation despite market concerns?
The latest acquisition comes days after investor concerns grew following comments from Saylor during the company’s first-quarter earnings call.
Saylor had said Strategy may occasionally sell part of its Bitcoin holdings to fund dividend payments and “inoculate the market,” suggesting that controlled sales could prove the company’s strategy would not damage Bitcoin or trigger wider market panic.
The comments started debate among investors, with some worrying that Bitcoin sales from the world’s largest corporate holder could pressure the market and lead to liquidations. However, several Bitcoin supporters defended the idea. Bitcoin advocate Samson Mow said periodic sales could give the company more flexibility in managing its treasury strategy. Investor Adam Livingston also argued that limited sales could help Strategy raise funds for future Bitcoin purchases.
Share sales fund latest Bitcoin purchase
Strategy said the latest Bitcoin acquisition was funded mainly through stock sales.
According to the filing, about $42.9 million came from the sale of the company’s Class A common stock, while another $100,000 was raised through the issuance of Stretch (STRC) stock.
Following the announcement, Strategy shares climbed in pre-market trading on Monday. The stock rose 4.3% to trade above $187.50, according to market data from Yahoo Finance.
Despite Bitcoin’s decline of more than 7% this year, Strategy shares have gained 23% year-to-date, reflecting continued investor confidence in the company’s Bitcoin-focused approach.
More institutions increase Bitcoin exposure
Strategy’s latest purchase comes as more companies and institutions continue to increase their exposure to Bitcoin.
Metaplanet acquired 5,075 Bitcoin during the first quarter of 2026, spending approximately $405 million at an average price of about $79,898 per coin, positioning it as the third-largest publicly traded Bitcoin treasury company. Following the latest acquisition, the company now holds 40,177 Bitcoin (BTC) on its balance sheet.
Meanwhile, Capital B recently announced a €15.2 million capital raise with global institutional investors, including strategic investors Adam Back and TOBAM, to accelerate its Bitcoin Treasury Company strategy.
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